========================================================================================== HRS 2007 DISABILITY VIGNETTES SURVEY, Final Version 1.0 Note to Users: This program is designed to create a codebook that matches the distribution dataset. Codebook content is derived from Blaise .bmi metadata. If you have any questions or suggestions concerning codebook layout or content please bring them to the attention of the HRS staff at hrsquestions@umich.edu. Printing recommendation: Set margins (left/right/top/bottom) to .5 inch; print in portrait orientation using a mono-space 10-point font. ========================================================================================== VERSION A: DISABILITY VIGNETTE SURVEY (Respondent) ========================================================================================== HHID HOUSEHOLD IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Character Width: 6 Decimals: 0 ................................................................................. 2329 000003-502761. Range of Household Identification Numbers ========================================================================================== PN RESPONDENT PERSON IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Character Width: 3 Decimals: 0 ................................................................................. 1124 010. Person Identifier 78 011. Person Identifier 2 012. Person Identifier 781 020. Person Identifier 24 021. Person Identifier 2 022. Person Identifier 109 030. Person Identifier 6 031. Person Identifier 193 040. Person Identifier 10 041. Person Identifier ========================================================================================== SPANISH SPANISH LANGUAGE Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 ................................................................................. 2238 0. NOT SPANISH LANGUAGE 91 1. SPANISH LANGUAGE ========================================================================================== A01_07 SELF RATE PAIN/ACHES Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 We would now like to ask you questions about your own health. (From A1_07 to A7_07, please choose one of the five answers for every question.) Overall, in the last 30 days, how much pain or bodily aches did you have? ................................................................................. 324 1. NONE 1053 2. MILD 693 3. MODERATE 217 4. SEVERE 22 5. EXTREME 20 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== A02_07 SELF RATE DIFFICULTY SLEEPING Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 In the last 30 days, how much difficulty did you have with sleeping such as falling asleep, waking up frequently during the night or waking up too early in the morning? ................................................................................. 518 1. NONE 838 2. MILD 711 3. MODERATE 220 4. SEVERE 30 5. EXTREME 12 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== A03_07 SELF PROBLEM MOVING AROUND Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 Overall, in the last 30 days, how much of a problem did you have with moving around? ................................................................................. 1099 1. NONE 683 2. MILD 395 3. MODERATE 115 4. SEVERE 20 5. EXTREME 17 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== A04_07 SELF DIFFICULTY MEMORY Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 Overall, in the last 30 days, how much difficulty did you have with concentrating or remembering things? ................................................................................. 820 1. NONE 1058 2. MILD 378 3. MODERATE 52 4. SEVERE 10 5. EXTREME 11 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== A05_07 SELF SHORTNESS OF BREATH Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 In the last 30 days, how much of a problem did you have because of shortness of breath? ................................................................................. 1613 1. NONE 443 2. MILD 203 3. MODERATE 56 4. SEVERE 10 5. EXTREME 4 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== A06_07 SELF FEELING SAD/LOW/DEPRESSED Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 Overall, in the last 30 days, how much of a problem did you have with feeling sad, low, or depressed? ................................................................................. 1126 1. NONE 797 2. MILD 316 3. MODERATE 70 4. SEVERE 18 5. EXTREME 2 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== A07_07 SELF HEALTH LIMIT WORK Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 Do you have any impairment or health problem that limits the kind or amount of work you can do? ................................................................................. 1103 1. NONE 545 2. MILD 425 3. MODERATE 193 4. SEVERE 58 5. EXTREME 5 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== A08_07 RATE PAUL PAIN Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 We will now give you some examples of persons with serious and less serious health problems. We would like to know how you evaluate the health of these persons. Please assume that the persons have the same age and background that you have. (From A8_07 to A25_07, please mark (X) ONE of the five answers for every question.) Paul has a headache once a month that is relieved after taking a pill. During the headache he can carry on with his day-to-day affairs. Overall, in the last 30 days, how much of a problem did Paul have with bodily aches or pains? ................................................................................. 695 1. NONE 1389 2. MILD 218 3. MODERATE 21 4. SEVERE 5 5. EXTREME 1 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== A09_07 RATE MARIA SLEEP Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 Maria takes about two hours every night to fall asleep. She wakes up once or twice a night feeling panicked and takes more than one hour to fall asleep again. In the last 30 days, how much difficulty did Maria have with sleeping, such as falling asleep, waking up frequently during the night or waking up too early in the morning? ................................................................................. 38 1. NONE 144 2. MILD 603 3. MODERATE 1348 4. SEVERE 194 5. EXTREME 2 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== A10_07 RATE HENRY PAIN Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 Henry has pain that radiates down his right arm and wrist during his day at work. This is slightly relieved in the evenings when he is no longer working on his computer. Overall, in the last 30 days, how much of bodily aches or pains did Henry have? ................................................................................. 43 1. NONE 343 2. MILD 1248 3. MODERATE 645 4. SEVERE 43 5. EXTREME 7 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== A11_07 RATE KAREN SLEEP Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 Karen wakes up almost once every hour during the night. When he wakes up in the night, it takes around 15 minutes for her to go back to sleep. In the morning she does not feel well-rested. In the last 30 days, how much difficulty did Karen have with sleeping such as falling asleep, waking up frequently during the night or waking up too early in the morning? ................................................................................. 36 1. NONE 144 2. MILD 544 3. MODERATE 1178 4. SEVERE 416 5. EXTREME 11 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== A12_07 RATE CHARLES PAIN Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 Charles has pain in his knees, elbows, wrists and fingers, and the pain is present almost all the time. Although medication helps, he feels uncomfortable when moving around, holding and lifting things. Overall, in the last 30 days, how much of bodily aches or pains did Charles have? ................................................................................. 19 1. NONE 81 2. MILD 509 3. MODERATE 1228 4. SEVERE 488 5. EXTREME 4 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== A13_07 RATE ALICE SLEEP Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 Alice falls asleep easily at night, but two nights a week she wakes up in the middle of the night and cannot go back to sleep for the rest of the night. In the last 30 days, how much difficulty did Alice have with sleeping, such as falling asleep, waking up frequently during the night or waking up too early in the morning? ................................................................................. 44 1. NONE 328 2. MILD 1279 3. MODERATE 608 4. SEVERE 66 5. EXTREME 4 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== A14_07 RATE TOM MOBILITY Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 Tom has a lot of swelling in his legs due to his health condition. He has to make an effort to walk around his home as his legs feel heavy. Overall, in the last 30 days, how much of a problem did Tom have with moving around? ................................................................................. 37 1. NONE 81 2. MILD 447 3. MODERATE 1309 4. SEVERE 450 5. EXTREME 5 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== A15_07 RATE LISA MEMORY Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 Lisa can concentrate while watching TV, reading a magazine or playing a game of cards or chess. Once a week she forgets where her keys or glasses are, but finds them within five minutes. Overall, in the last 30 days, how much difficulty did Lisa have with concentrating or remembering things? ................................................................................. 558 1. NONE 1304 2. MILD 395 3. MODERATE 56 4. SEVERE 13 5. EXTREME 3 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== A16_07 RATE KEVIN MOBILITY Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 Kevin does not exercise. He cannot climb stairs or do other physical activities because he is obese. He is able to carry the groceries and do some light household work. Overall, in the last 30 days, how much of a problem did Kevin have with moving around? ................................................................................. 54 1. NONE 143 2. MILD 634 3. MODERATE 1166 4. SEVERE 322 5. EXTREME 10 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== A17_07 RATE SUE MEMORY Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 Sue is keen to learn new recipes but finds that she often makes mistakes and has to reread several times before she is able to do them properly. Overall, in the last 30 days, how much difficulty did Sue have with concentrating and remembering things? ................................................................................. 65 1. NONE 621 2. MILD 1214 3. MODERATE 396 4. SEVERE 24 5. EXTREME 9 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== A18_07 RATE ROB MOBILITY Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 Rob is able to walk distances of up to 200 metres without any problems but feels tired after walking one kilometre or climbing more than one flight of stairs. He has no problems with day-to-day activities, such as carrying food from the market. Overall, in the last 30 days, how much of a problem did Rob have with moving around? ................................................................................. 209 1. NONE 1018 2. MILD 955 3. MODERATE 125 4. SEVERE 12 5. EXTREME 10 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== A19_07 RATE EVE MEMORY Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 Eve cannot concentrate for more than 15 minutes and has difficulty paying attention to what is being said to her. Whenever she starts a task, she never manages to finish it and often forgets what she was doing. She is able to learn the names of people she meets. Overall, in the last 30 days, how much difficulty did Eve have with concentrating or remembering things? ................................................................................. 36 1. NONE 115 2. MILD 577 3. MODERATE 1344 4. SEVERE 244 5. EXTREME 13 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== A20_07 RATE MARK SHORT OF BREATH Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 Mark has no problems with walking slowly. He gets out of breath easily when climbing uphill for 20 meters or a flight of stairs. In the last 30 days, how much of a problem did Mark have because of shortness of breath? ................................................................................. 62 1. NONE 426 2. MILD 1146 3. MODERATE 618 4. SEVERE 67 5. EXTREME 10 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== A21_07 RATE ANNA DEPRESSED Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 Anna feels depressed most of the time. She weeps frequently and feels hopeless about the future. She feels that she has become a burden on others and that she would be better dead. Overall, in the last 30 days, how much of a problem did Anna have with feeling sad, low or depressed? ................................................................................. 50 1. NONE 45 2. MILD 99 3. MODERATE 871 4. SEVERE 1255 5. EXTREME 9 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== A22_07 RATE PAUL SHORT OF BREATH Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 Paul suffers from respiratory infections about once every year. He is short of breath 3 or 4 times a week and had to be admitted in hospital twice in the past month with a bad cough that required treatment with antibiotics. In the last 30 days, how much of a problem did Paul have because of shortness of breath? ................................................................................. 64 1. NONE 48 2. MILD 284 3. MODERATE 1355 4. SEVERE 569 5. EXTREME 9 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== A23_07 RATE MARIA DEPRESSED Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 Maria feels nervous and anxious. She worries and thinks negatively about the future, but feels better in the company of people or when doing something that really interests her. When she is alone she tends to feel useless and empty. Overall, in the last 30 days, how much of a problem did Maria have with feeling sad, low or depressed? ................................................................................. 39 1. NONE 238 2. MILD 1071 3. MODERATE 847 4. SEVERE 122 5. EXTREME 12 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== A24_07 RATE HENRY SHORT OF BREATH Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 Henry has been a heavy smoker for 30 years and wakes up with a cough every morning. He gets short of breath even while resting and does not leave the house anymore. He often needs to be put on oxygen. In the last 30 days, how much of a problem did Henry have because of shortness of breath? ................................................................................. 55 1. NONE 27 2. MILD 63 3. MODERATE 864 4. SEVERE 1306 5. EXTREME 14 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== A25_07 RATE KAREN DEPRESSED Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 Karen enjoys her work and social activities and is generally satisfied with her life. She gets depressed every 3 weeks for a day or two and loses interest in what she usually enjoys but is able to carry on with her day-to-day activities. Overall, in the last 30 days, how much of a problem did Karen have with feeling sad, low or depressed? ................................................................................. 89 1. NONE 819 2. MILD 1145 3. MODERATE 245 4. SEVERE 20 5. EXTREME 11 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== A26_07 ALICE BACK PAIN - LIMIT WORK Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 We would now like to give you some more examples of persons with health problems. We ask you to indicate the extent to which you think these people would be limited in the kind or amount of work they can do. In terms of their age, their education, and their work histories, you should imagine that these men or women are similar to yourself. Other than the conditions explicitly mentioned, you should imagine the individual is in reasonably good health. (From A26_07 to A34_07, please choose one of the five answers for every question.) Alice has almost constant pain in her back and this sometimes prevents her from doing her work. How much is Alice limited in the kind or amount of work she could do? ................................................................................. 34 1. NONE 154 2. MILD 875 3. MODERATE 1080 4. SEVERE 172 5. EXTREME 14 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== A27_07 KEVIN BACK PAIN - LIMIT WORK Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 Kevin suffers from back pain that causes stiffness in his back especially at work but is relieved with low doses of medication. He does not have any pains other than this generalized discomfort. How much is Kevin limited in the kind or amount of work he could do? ................................................................................. 135 1. NONE 948 2. MILD 1082 3. MODERATE 136 4. SEVERE 16 5. EXTREME 12 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== A28_07 LISA BACK PAIN - LIMIT WORK Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 Lisa has pain in her back and legs, and the pain is present almost all the time. It gets worse while she is working. Although medication helps, she feels uncomfortable when moving around, holding and lifting things at work. How much is Lisa limited in the kind or amount of work she could do? ................................................................................. 38 1. NONE 105 2. MILD 751 3. MODERATE 1162 4. SEVERE 260 5. EXTREME 13 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== A29_07 TOM DEPRESSED - LIMIT WORK Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 Tom feels worried all the time. He gets depressed once a week at work for a couple of days in a row, thinking about what could go wrong and that his boss will disapprove of his condition. But he is able to come out of this mood if he concentrates on something else. How much is Tom limited in the kind or amount of work he could do? ................................................................................. 116 1. NONE 459 2. MILD 1111 3. MODERATE 572 4. SEVERE 54 5. EXTREME 17 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== A30_07 TAMARA DEPRESSED - LIMIT WORK Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 Tamara has mood swings on the job. When she gets depressed, everything she does at work is an effort for her and she no longer enjoys her usual activities at work. These mood swings are not predictable and occur two or three times during a month. How much is Tamara limited in the kind or amount of work she could do? ................................................................................. 114 1. NONE 431 2. MILD 1060 3. MODERATE 611 4. SEVERE 95 5. EXTREME 18 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== A31_07 ANTHONY DEPRESSED - LIMIT WORK Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 Anthony generally enjoys his work. He gets depressed every 3 weeks for a day or two and loses interest in what he usually enjoys but is able to carry on with his day-to-day activities on the job. How much is Anthony limited in the kind or amount of work he could do? ................................................................................. 312 1. NONE 937 2. MILD 908 3. MODERATE 140 4. SEVERE 13 5. EXTREME 19 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== A32_07 EVE CHOLESTEROL - LIMIT WORK Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 Eve has had heart problems in the past and she has been told to watch her cholesterol level. Sometimes if she feels stressed at work she feels pain in her chest and occasionally in her arms. How much is Eve limited in the kind or amount of work she could do? ................................................................................. 109 1. NONE 446 2. MILD 940 3. MODERATE 678 4. SEVERE 139 5. EXTREME 17 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== A33_07 MARK BLOOD PRESSURE - LIMIT WORK Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 Mark has been diagnosed with high blood pressure. His blood pressure goes up quickly if he feels under stress. Mark does not exercise much and is overweight. How much is Mark limited in the kind or amount of work he could do? ................................................................................. 144 1. NONE 406 2. MILD 860 3. MODERATE 787 4. SEVERE 117 5. EXTREME 15 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== A34_07 ANNA BYPASS SURGERY - LIMIT WORK Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 Anna has undergone triple bypass heart surgery. She is a heavy smoker and still experiences severe chest pain sometimes. How much is Anna limited in the kind or amount of work she could do? ................................................................................. 78 1. NONE 112 2. MILD 407 3. MODERATE 1011 4. SEVERE 706 5. EXTREME 15 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== A35A_07 SEX OF RESPONDENT Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 Finally, please state your gender and birth year: a) I am... ................................................................................. 932 1. MALE 1378 2. FEMALE 19 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== A35B_07 YEAR OF BIRTH Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 4 Decimals: 0 b) I was born in ________ (year) ................................................................................. ----------------------------------------------------------------- N Min Max Mean SD Miss 2299 1901 1976 1941.67 10.42 30 ----------------------------------------------------------------- ========================================================================================== DVS07QNR 2007 DVS QUESTIONNAIRE IDENTIFIER Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Character Width: 5 Decimals: 0 ................................................................................. 2329 10003-15675. Range of Questionnaire Identifiers ========================================================================================== ========================================================================================== HRS 2007 DISABILITY VIGNETTES SURVEY, Final Version 1.0 Note to Users: This program is designed to create a codebook that matches the distribution dataset. Codebook content is derived from Blaise .bmi metadata. If you have any questions or suggestions concerning codebook layout or content please bring them to the attention of the HRS staff at hrsquestions@umich.edu. Printing recommendation: Set margins (left/right/top/bottom) to .5 inch; print in portrait orientation using a mono-space 10-point font. ========================================================================================== VERSION B: DISABILITY VIGNETTE SURVEY (Respondent) ========================================================================================== HHID HOUSEHOLD IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Character Width: 6 Decimals: 0 ................................................................................. 2310 010225-502754. Range of Household Identification Numbers ========================================================================================== PN RESPONDENT PERSON IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Character Width: 3 Decimals: 0 ................................................................................. 1142 010. Person Identifier 80 011. Person Identifier 4 012. Person Identifier 1 014. Person Identifier 767 020. Person Identifier 14 021. Person Identifier 110 030. Person Identifier 10 031. Person Identifier 172 040. Person Identifier 10 041. Person Identifier ========================================================================================== SPANISH SPANISH LANGUAGE Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 ................................................................................. 2218 0. NOT SPANISH LANGUAGE 92 1. SPANISH LANGUAGE ========================================================================================== B01_07 FEELING SAD/LOW/DEPRESSED - SELF Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 We would now like to ask you questions about your own health. (From B1_07 to B7_07, please choose one of the five answers for every question.) Overall, in the last 30 days, how much of a problem did you have with feeling sad, low or depressed? ................................................................................. 995 1. NONE 820 2. MILD 388 3. MODERATE 70 4. SEVERE 24 5. EXTREME 13 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== B02_07 SHORTNESS OF BREATH - SELF Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 In the last 30 days, how much of a problem did you have because of shortness of breath? ................................................................................. 1517 1. NONE 500 2. MILD 214 3. MODERATE 56 4. SEVERE 13 5. EXTREME 10 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== B03_07 DIFFICULTY MEMORY - SELF Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 Overall, in the last 30, days how much difficulty did you have with concentrating or remembering things? ................................................................................. 758 1. NONE 1089 2. MILD 384 3. MODERATE 57 4. SEVERE 10 5. EXTREME 12 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== B04_07 PROBLEM MOVING AROUND - SELF Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 Overall in the last 30 days, how much of a problem did you have with moving around? ................................................................................. 1198 1. NONE 645 2. MILD 341 3. MODERATE 98 4. SEVERE 19 5. EXTREME 9 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== B05_07 RATE DIFFICULTY SLEEPING - SELF Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 In the last 30 days, how much difficulty did you have with sleeping such as falling asleep, waking up frequently during the night or waking up too early in the morning? ................................................................................. 576 1. NONE 850 2. MILD 632 3. MODERATE 204 4. SEVERE 37 5. EXTREME 11 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== B06_07 RATE PAIN/ACHES - SELF Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 Overall, in the last 30 days, how much of a problem did you have with bodily aches or pains? ................................................................................. 346 1. NONE 1042 2. MILD 678 3. MODERATE 198 4. SEVERE 43 5. EXTREME 3 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== B07_07 HEALTH LIMIT WORK - SELF Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 Do you have any impairment or health problem that limits the kind or amount of work you can do? ................................................................................. 1086 1. NONE 542 2. MILD 419 3. MODERATE 183 4. SEVERE 74 5. EXTREME 6 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== B08_07 RATE PAUL DEPRESSED Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 We will now give you some examples of persons with serious and less serious health problems. We would like to know how you evaluate the health of these persons. Please assume that the persons have the same age and background that you have. (From B8_07 to B25_07, please choose one of the five answers for every question.) Paul enjoys his work and social activities and is generally satisfied with his life. He gets depressed every 3 weeks for a day or two and loses interest in what he usually enjoys but is able to carry on with his day-to-day activities. Overall, in the last 30 days, how much of a problem did Paul have with feeling sad, low or depressed? ................................................................................. 76 1. NONE 1265 2. MILD 836 3. MODERATE 110 4. SEVERE 11 5. EXTREME 12 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== B09_07 RATE MARIA SHORT OF BREATH Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 Maria has been a heavy smoker for 30 years and wakes up with a cough every morning. She gets short of breath even while resting and does not leave the house anymore. She often needs to be put on oxygen. In the last 30 days, how much of a problem did Maria have because of shortness of breath? ................................................................................. 66 1. NONE 23 2. MILD 103 3. MODERATE 1254 4. SEVERE 852 5. EXTREME 12 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== B10_07 RATE HENRY DEPRESSED Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 Henry feels nervous and anxious. He worries and thinks negatively about the future, but feels better in the company of people or when doing something that really interests him. When he is alone he tends to feel useless and empty. Overall in the last 30 days, how much of a problem did Henry have with feeling sad, low or depressed? ................................................................................. 46 1. NONE 218 2. MILD 1061 3. MODERATE 884 4. SEVERE 85 5. EXTREME 16 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== B11_07 RATE KAREN SHORT OF BREATH 1 Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 Karen suffers from respiratory infections about once every year. She is short of breath 3 or 4 times a week and had to be admitted in hospital twice in the past month with a bad cough that required treatment with antibiotics. In the last 30 days, how much of a problem did Karen have because of shortness of breath? ................................................................................. 60 1. NONE 55 2. MILD 373 3. MODERATE 1374 4. SEVERE 441 5. EXTREME 7 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== B12_07 RATE MARK DEPRESSED Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 Mark feels depressed most of the time. He weeps frequently and feels hopeless about the future. He feels that he has become a burden on others and that he would be better dead. Overall, in the last 30 days, how much of a problem did Mark have with feeling sad, low or depressed? ................................................................................. 45 1. NONE 42 2. MILD 70 3. MODERATE 554 4. SEVERE 1592 5. EXTREME 7 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== B13_07 RATE KAREN SHORT OF BREATH 2 Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 Karen has no problems with walking slowly. She gets out of breath easily when climbing uphill for 20 meters or a flight of stairs. In the last 30 days, how much of a problem did Karen have because of shortness of breath? ................................................................................. 62 1. NONE 355 2. MILD 1266 3. MODERATE 571 4. SEVERE 48 5. EXTREME 8 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== B14_07 RATE ROB MEMORY Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 Rob cannot concentrate for more than 15 minutes and has difficulty paying attention to what is being said to him. Whenever he starts a task, he never manages to finish it and often forgets what he was doing. He is able to learn the names of people he meets. Overall, in the last 30 days, how much difficulty did Rob have with concentrating or remembering things? ................................................................................. 35 1. NONE 84 2. MILD 558 3. MODERATE 1287 4. SEVERE 337 5. EXTREME 9 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== B15_07 RATE EVE MOBILITY Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 Eve is able to walk distances of up to 200 metres without any problems but feels tired after walking one kilometre or climbing more than one flight of stairs. She has no problems with day-to-day activities, such as carrying food from the market. Overall, in the last 30 days, how much of a problem did Eve have with moving around? ................................................................................. 161 1. NONE 939 2. MILD 1087 3. MODERATE 107 4. SEVERE 5 5. EXTREME 11 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== B16_07 RATE TOM MEMORY Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 Tom is keen to learn new recipes but finds that he often makes mistakes and has to reread several times before he is able to do them properly. Overall, in the last 30 days, how much difficulty did Tom have with concentrating and remembering things? ................................................................................. 93 1. NONE 719 2. MILD 1119 3. MODERATE 344 4. SEVERE 25 5. EXTREME 10 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== B17_07 RATE LISA MOBILITY Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 Lisa does not exercise. She cannot climb stairs or do other physical activities because she is obese. She is able to carry the groceries and do some light household work. Overall, in the last 30 days, how much of a problem did Lisa have with moving around? ................................................................................. 47 1. NONE 114 2. MILD 633 3. MODERATE 1259 4. SEVERE 240 5. EXTREME 17 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== B18_07 RATE KEVIN MEMORY Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 Kevin can concentrate while watching TV, reading a magazine or playing a game of cards or chess. Once a week he forgets where his keys or glasses are, but finds them within five minutes. Overall, in the last 30 days, how much difficulty did Kevin have with concentrating or remembering things? ................................................................................. 578 1. NONE 1255 2. MILD 403 3. MODERATE 56 4. SEVERE 7 5. EXTREME 11 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== B19_07 RATE SUE MOBILITY Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 Sue has a lot of swelling in her legs due to her health condition. She has to make an effort to walk around her home as her legs feel heavy. Overall, in the last 30 days, how much of a problem did Sue have with moving around? ................................................................................. 45 1. NONE 121 2. MILD 547 3. MODERATE 1300 4. SEVERE 282 5. EXTREME 15 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== B20_07 RATE CHARLES SLEEP Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 Charles falls asleep easily at night, but two nights a week he wakes up in the middle of the night and cannot go back to sleep for the rest of the night. In the last 30 days, how much difficulty did Charles have with sleeping, such as falling asleep, waking up frequently during the night or waking up too early in the morning? ................................................................................. 54 1. NONE 506 2. MILD 1348 3. MODERATE 361 4. SEVERE 26 5. EXTREME 15 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== B21_07 RATE ALICE PAIN Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 Alice has pain in her knees, elbows, wrists and fingers, and the pain is present almost all the time. Although medication helps, she feels uncomfortable when moving around, holding and lifting things. Overall, in the last 30 days, how much of a problem did Alice have with bodily aches or pains? ................................................................................. 16 1. NONE 125 2. MILD 697 3. MODERATE 1210 4. SEVERE 242 5. EXTREME 20 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== B22_07 RATE PAUL SLEEP Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 Paul wakes up almost once every hour during the night. When he wakes up in the night, it takes around 15 minutes for him to go back to sleep. In the morning he does not feel well-rested. In the last 30 days, how much difficulty did Paul have with sleeping such as falling asleep, waking up frequently during the night or waking up too early in the morning? ................................................................................. 32 1. NONE 99 2. MILD 466 3. MODERATE 1199 4. SEVERE 498 5. EXTREME 16 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== B23_07 RATE MARIA PAIN Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 Maria has pain that radiates down her right arm and wrist during her day at work. This is slightly relieved in the evenings when she is no longer working on her computer. Overall, in the last 30 days, how much of bodily aches or pains did Maria have? ................................................................................. 37 1. NONE 303 2. MILD 1187 3. MODERATE 710 4. SEVERE 58 5. EXTREME 15 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== B24_07 RATE HENRY SLEEP Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 Henry takes about two hours every night to fall asleep. He wakes up once or twice a night feeling panicked and takes more than one hour to fall asleep again. In the last 30 days, how much difficulty did Henry have with sleeping, such as falling asleep, waking up frequently during the night or waking up too early in the morning? ................................................................................. 42 1. NONE 55 2. MILD 350 3. MODERATE 1305 4. SEVERE 549 5. EXTREME 9 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== B25_07 RATE KAREN PAIN Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 Karen has a headache once a month that is relieved after taking a pill. During the headache she can carry on with her day-to-day affairs. Overall, in the last 30 days, how much of bodily aches or pains did Karen have? ................................................................................. 395 1. NONE 1416 2. MILD 448 3. MODERATE 35 4. SEVERE 3 5. EXTREME 13 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== B26_07 MARK BYPASS SURGERY - LIMIT WORK Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 We would now like to give you some more examples of persons with health problems. We ask you to indicate the extent to which you think these people would be limited in the kind or amount of work they can do. In terms of their age, their education, and their work histories, you should imagine that these men or women are similar to yourself. Other than the conditions explicitly mentioned, you should imagine the individual is in reasonably good health. (From B26_07 to B34_07, please choose one of the five answers for every question.) Mark has undergone triple bypass heart surgery. He is a heavy smoker and still experiences severe chest pain sometimes. How much is Mark limited in the kind or amount of work he could do? ................................................................................. 67 1. NONE 138 2. MILD 522 3. MODERATE 1063 4. SEVERE 505 5. EXTREME 15 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== B27_07 ANNA BLOOD PRESSURE - LIMIT WORK Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 Anna has been diagnosed with high blood pressure. Her blood pressure goes up quickly if she feels under stress. Anna does not exercise much and is overweight. How much is Anna limited in the kind or amount of work she could do? ................................................................................. 80 1. NONE 303 2. MILD 971 3. MODERATE 818 4. SEVERE 125 5. EXTREME 13 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== B28_07 ROB CHOLESTEROL - LIMIT WORK Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 Rob has had heart problems in the past and he has been told to watch his cholesterol level. Sometimes if he feels stressed at work he feels pain in his chest and occasionally in his arms. How much is Rob limited in the kind or amount of work he could do? ................................................................................. 77 1. NONE 336 2. MILD 1001 3. MODERATE 743 4. SEVERE 134 5. EXTREME 19 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== B29_07 TAMARA DEPRESSED - LIMIT WORK Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 Tamara generally enjoys her work. She gets depressed every 3 weeks for a day or two and loses interest in what she usually enjoys but is able to carry on with her day-to-day activities on the job. How much is Tamara limited in the kind or amount of work she could do? ................................................................................. 392 1. NONE 960 2. MILD 829 3. MODERATE 105 4. SEVERE 8 5. EXTREME 16 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== B30_07 ANTHONY DEPRESSED - LIMIT WORK Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 Anthony has mood swings on the job. When he gets depressed, everything he does at work is an effort for him and he no longer enjoys his usual activities at work. These mood swings are not predictable and occur two or three times during a month. How much is Anthony limited in the kind or amount of work he could do? ................................................................................. 137 1. NONE 514 2. MILD 996 3. MODERATE 591 4. SEVERE 49 5. EXTREME 23 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== B31_07 SUE DEPRESSED - LIMIT WORK Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 Sue feels worried all the time. She gets depressed once a week at work for a couple of days in a row, thinking about what could go wrong and that her boss will disapprove of her condition. But she is able to come out of this mood if she concentrates on something else. How much is Sue limited in the kind or amount of work she could do? ................................................................................. 179 1. NONE 502 2. MILD 1012 3. MODERATE 523 4. SEVERE 71 5. EXTREME 23 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== B32_07 KEVIN BACK PAIN - LIMIT WORK Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 Kevin has pain in his back and legs, and the pain is present almost all the time. It gets worse while he is working. Although medication helps, he feels uncomfortable when moving around, holding and lifting things at work. How much is Kevin limited in the kind or amount of work he could do? ................................................................................. 42 1. NONE 159 2. MILD 691 3. MODERATE 1160 4. SEVERE 240 5. EXTREME 18 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== B33_07 LISA BACK PAIN - LIMIT WORK Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 Lisa suffers from back pain that causes stiffness in her back especially at work but is relieved with low doses of medication. She does not have any pains other than this generalized discomfort. How much is Lisa limited in the kind or amount of work she could do? ................................................................................. 240 1. NONE 1078 2. MILD 870 3. MODERATE 91 4. SEVERE 11 5. EXTREME 20 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== B34_07 CHARLES BACK PAIN - LIMIT WORK Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 Charles has almost constant pain in his back and this sometimes prevents him from doing his work. How much is Charles limited in the kind or amount of work he could do? ................................................................................. 46 1. NONE 101 2. MILD 453 3. MODERATE 1231 4. SEVERE 457 5. EXTREME 22 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== B35A_07 SEX OF RESPONDENT Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 1 Decimals: 0 Finally, please state your gender and birth year: a) I am ... ................................................................................. 885 1. MALE 1410 2. FEMALE 15 Blank. MISSING ========================================================================================== B35B_07 YEAR OF BIRTH Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Numeric Width: 4 Decimals: 0 b) I was born in ________ (year) ................................................................................. ----------------------------------------------------------------- N Min Max Mean SD Miss 2280 1905 1989 1941.18 10.86 30 ----------------------------------------------------------------- ========================================================================================== DVS07QNR 2007 DVS QUESTIONNAIRE IDENTIFIER Section: DVS Level: Respondent Type: Character Width: 5 Decimals: 0 ................................................................................. 2310 10002-15679. Range of Questionnaire Identifiers ==========================================================================================